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Define the term strength. Draw eight stations circuit training programme for upper body strength.

Strength-
Strength is the ability of muscles to overcome resistance. Strength is a-major component of physical fitness. Strength can also be defined as the amount of force a muscle or group of muscles can exert. Strength of the body can be measured in pounds. A certain level of strength is also essential for a common man, whereas for a sportsman it is most essential to have strength. Some sports may require less amount of strength while other sports may require more strength. In the same way, some sports require one type of strength, while some sports require other types of strength. For a better understanding. strength can be divided into two parts-(a) Dynamic Strength (b) Static Strength

Circuit Trainig Programme of eight stations for upper body strength: The main object of circuit training is to develop endurance and strength simultaneously. Flexibility and mobility are also considered its objectives.
Some Examples of Circuit Training Exercises for strength:
1. Running on the spo!.
2. Throwing medicine ball and catching it again 15 to 20 times.
3. Splits squat -jumps 15 to 20 times.
4. Carrying weight or partner on shoulder 30 to 50 metres.
5. Chin-ups 5 to 10 times.
6. Push-ups 10 to 20 limes.
7. Standing jumps 10 to 20 times.
8. Rope skipping 1 to 2 minutes.
9. Dips 15 to 20 times.
10. Half squats with weight.
11. Rope climbing, once or twice.
12. To perform bench press with hands apart.

Many exercises can be included in this training method such as dumb-bells, bar-bell, freehand exercises, frog jumps, different weight training exercises and hurdling, etc. It is essential to note that the muscles, which were involved in first exercise, should not be involved in the next exercise. It means that exercise of the whole body parts should be given in alternate manner. There should be no pause or very little pause after each exercise. In circuit training, there should be at least 8 to 10 stations. Exercise can be changed according to the requirement of the game and efficiency of the sports persons